Directed by:
Tony Scott
Written by:
Jim Cash
Jack Epps Jr.
Based on the magazine article “Top Guns” by:
Ehud Yonay
Genre:
Action | Drama
Runtime:
110 mins
Plot:
As students at the United States Navy’s elite fighter weapons school compete to be best in the class, one daring young pilot learns a few things from a civilian instructor that are not taught in the classroom.
Release Date:
May 16, 1986
Followed by:
Top Gun: Maverick
Reception:
Cast:
Tom Cruise
Kelly McGillis
Val Kilmer
Anthony Edwards
Tom Skerritt
Michael Ironside
John Stockwell
Barry Tubb
Rick Rossovich
Tim Robbins
Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Whip Hubley
James Tolkan
Meg Ryan
Wins
- Best Achievement in Music, Original Song | Giorgio Moroder, Tom Whitlock, “Take My Breath Away“
Nominations
- Best Achievement in Film Editing | Billy Weber, Chris Lebenzon
- Best Achievement in Sound | Donald O. Mitchell, Kevin O’Connell, Rick Kline, William B. Kaplan
- Best Achievement in Sound Effects Editing | Cecelia Hall, George Watters II
Wins
- Best Original Song – Motion Picture | Giorgio Moroder, Tom Whitlock, “Take My Breath Away“
Nominations
- Best Original Score – Motion Picture | Harold Faltermeyer
Wins
- Best Pop Instrumental Performance | Harold Faltermeyer, Steve Stevens, “Top Gun Anthem“